The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Greenock takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Greenock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Greenock at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Greenock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Greenock station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Greenock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Greenock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Greenock train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 4 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Greenock is 226.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Greenock West via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 27m.